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New Hanover vs. Brunswick vs. Pender County: Where should you live?

Where to Live in Wilmington

New Hanover vs. Brunswick vs. Pender County: Where should you live?

Wilmington wellness centers focus on longevity and healthy aging

Wellness Resources

Wilmington wellness centers focus on longevity and healthy aging

Where to order Thanksgiving dinner, sides and desserts around Wilmington

Food + Drink Guides

Where to order Thanksgiving dinner, sides and desserts around Wilmington

Things To Do

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Best things to do in Wilmington when family comes to visit

Best things to do in Wilmington when family comes to visit

Veterans Day events and ceremonies around Wilmington in 2026

Veterans Day events and ceremonies around Wilmington in 2026

8 places to see animals around Wilmington and the Cape Fear region

8 places to see animals around Wilmington and the Cape Fear region

Homes + Communities

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Changes coming to Carolina Beach Boardwalk: New hotel, land purchase and more

Changes coming to Carolina Beach Boardwalk: New hotel, land purchase and more

What's next for Sledge Forest after the county reverses development approval?

What's next for Sledge Forest after the county reverses development approval?

Two Brunswick County developments propose 450 new homes

Two Brunswick County developments propose 450 new homes

Health + Wellness

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Wilmington wellness centers focus on longevity and healthy aging

Wilmington wellness centers focus on longevity and healthy aging

SMARTfit brain training program brings cognitive and physical benefits for seniors

SMARTfit brain training program brings cognitive and physical benefits for seniors

Where to find indoor pools and lap swimming around Wilmington

Where to find indoor pools and lap swimming around Wilmington

Food + Drink

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Where to order Thanksgiving dinner, sides and desserts around Wilmington

Where to order Thanksgiving dinner, sides and desserts around Wilmington

10 local wineries, distilleries and tasting rooms near Wilmington worth visiting

10 local wineries, distilleries and tasting rooms near Wilmington worth visiting

Starbucks plans new Carolina Beach Road location near Ashley High School

Starbucks plans new Carolina Beach Road location near Ashley High School

Relocating

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New Hanover vs. Brunswick vs. Pender County: Where should you live?

New Hanover vs. Brunswick vs. Pender County: Where should you live?

Should you rent or buy when retiring in Wilmington?

Should you rent or buy when retiring in Wilmington?

What to know about downsizing before a move to Wilmington

What to know about downsizing before a move to Wilmington

Wilmington 101

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What are winters really like in Wilmington? A month-by-month look

What are winters really like in Wilmington? A month-by-month look

Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement: Public comment remains open through Oct. 15

Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement: Public comment remains open through Oct. 15

Wrightsville Beach bridge project could wrap up two years early

Wrightsville Beach bridge project could wrap up two years early